One More off the List

Well its done! The top at least, however this means my quilting list is growing and several projects that are not quite Finished (our F word).

I hope you like my version of Mariners Madness, a Chris Jurd design. As you can see I didn't go with the smaller compasses in the corners, but am happy with the end result.

And I wanted to share with you William Morris Garden now hanging. This is my 4 Block version of Michele Hill's 9 Block design. I am so very happy with this one.

Til Next Time

Linda xx

Just a Snippet

Time....goes way too quick....seriously lacking....I just can't get enough of it.

Hence no update for over a month!

JulieAnn is on a roll & achieving great things. I will let her share her excitement

with you....

I decided to get back into my Mariners quilt which we started in a workshop with

 Chris Jurd last year.

Centre Compass



In progress

 

Wedges Ready for the Border

I haven't decided what to do in the corners as yet - will I or won't I attempt

those little "compasses".

It really is so close to being done; hopefully I can share with you soon.

til next time

Linda xx

Wine, Women & Sewing

Our little group recently enjoyed 5 days of absolute Bliss at Talbingo Mountain Retreat.

We have named ourselves WAGS, & no, it doesn't mean that! I think I can share with you:

Wine And Gone Sewing

We achieved much, laughed lots, we cooked, ate & drank....well, not too much.

At least once a year we make our journey to Talbingo. Deciding what to take, getting there & unpacking the sewing machine are all part of the excitement.

To create, to share, to be inspired, to relax & unwind with a fabulous group of women - Friends - is truly special. 

So what did we do; well here's a peek.

JulieAnn's Jan's Quilt

JA with her Pies & Tarts

Judy starting her Double Wedding Ring

 Judy's our resident Bag Lady!

Deb's Always Smiling

Deb's design...she's a very clever lady!

Trina - her work is amazing.

Start of Trina's Jelly Roll Quilt

My Arabesque top...a Michele Hill design

William Morris Garden wallhanging...another Michele quilt

And Where Were We:

Talbingo Mountain Retreat

The Colours are Amazing

Blowering Dam on the way Home



I hope you've enjoyed our first WAGS story

Til Next Time....Happy Stitching

Linda xx

On a Countdown.

I am on several countdowns!!!!

I am now within 10 tarts to being done on my Pies and Tarts quilt.  I have 3 sleeps till I leave for 5 days of sewing with some fantastic friends and 1 month till I have 2 weeks at home by myself (with Buddy the dog) while husband travels with Son1 to visit Daughter and Son 2 and girlfriend in England.

I didn't think I would make the Pies and Tarts deadline (end of April) last week.  I still had quite a few to go - all hand stitched, but this weekend I have really pulled out all stops.  A trip shopping with Dearest Darling in Albury gave me an hour there and back sewing time.  He needs new clothes for his travels.

If you have a husband who doesn't clothes shop until things are beyond repair you will understand my double excitement. Sewing and shopping ALL in one day.  Mind you, there were miniml shops involves and a promise of lunch out to smooth the way. 

I am almost ready for the 5 days away.   Only problem is what NOT to take.  I want to have finishitis while away, so planning on quilting 1 Flying Geese Quilt, finish several Michele Hill quilt tops, and maybe start Pies and Tarts quilting.  But then I need to take some hand sewing as well.  So by now you see my problem ...... so many quilts...so little time.....

When I get back hopefully I will have some finishes to share.  Wish me luck!

Happy quilting and happy days to all.


JulieAnn

Peace & Tranquility

A place to sit & ponder,

A place to sit & read,

A place to sit & sew,

A place I find myself so relaxed, I just sit & enjoy the surroundings.

I am very fortunate to own (with my husband) a little piece of tranquility in the Highlands, with a river of our very own. We call it Freedom Glen.

Fresh trout caught for Good Friday, a weekend of Peace; it really doesn't get any better.

I did manage a little bit of sewing; rings for Irish Circles plus a few stitches on my Convict Challenge and read a few pages by the fire.

I hope you had a safe & peace filled Easter with those you love.

Til next time
Linda XX

 

Good Friday Dinner



Our Baby Boys

Bon 5 Months

Fraser 4 Months

Our Regulars

William Morris

This is my very first ever blog post.  Welcome!

As a pretext to my posting a photo of what I am working on at the moment, I thought I would share an experience from last year. 

I love William Morris designs thanks in a very large part to Michele Hill, an Australian quilter and designer.  (She was top on my "Bucket List" to meet and do a class with. Tick! A wonderful and generous lady.)

We have 2 children and a partner living in London at the moment and we took the leap to visit them.

High on my list whilst over there was a visit to William Morris's Red House and Kelsmcott.  We didn't make it to Kelmscott but yes I made it to Red House.

In September 2011 my husband and daughter accompanied me from London to Red House Lane, Bexleyheath Kent for a visit. I loved the stories and the display of his works. Walking through the house every room was filled with history and creaking floors and hidden drawings.

It is run by volunteers and is a credit to them.  Below are a couple of photos of my visit.  

JulieAnn sitting at the well William built for his wife.

JulieAnn outside The Red House

Williams lifetime work was on display with fabric and furniture being the main attraction, but every nook and cranny had special features including sketching of designs inside cupboards and on walls showing William was constantly creating new things and ideas when ever and where ever he was inspired (no wonder he was an insomniac and hyperactive).

View from the back yard

Around the house is a garden with a wide variety of plants and shrubs.

If I go back to England again, Kelmscott will be at the top of the list.

Now what am I sewing at the moment?????

This is Pies and Tarts, a BOM by Sue Daly.  This has been camping by the Murrumbidgee River, travelled The Great Ocean Road and toured England while I covered the paper pieces and joined the Pies and Tarts together.  After 18 months, (thereabouts) all the pieces are together and the Pies are sewn to the background.  Last weekend I got the rows together and have got the Tarts all glued on ready for sewing.  Seeewww what next you ask??  I have given myself till the end of April to get the tarts all sewn on.

I am very good at making plans.  It is the execution that I have trouble with.  Let's see how I go!

Hope you enjoy the day and come back for a visit.

Cheers

JulieAnn

Sew Good For The Soul

We've just had the nicest weekend in Wodonga at the Autumn gathering of Summer School with Susan Smith.

There are so many talented ladies who inspire everyone with their beautiful work.

JulieAnn started a new project Plain Jane, I decided to continue with Little Sparrow (started some time ago) both are patterns by Susan Smith.

Here's what we achieved over the weekend.

JulieAnn's Plain Jane

My work on Little Sparrow

 

And of course...Good Times! 

Til Next Time

JulieAnn & Linda